by SpillResponse | Aug 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Environmental was requested to respond to a release of Methylene diphenyl isocyanate or MDI. MDI is used primarily in the manufacturing of urethane and foams. It is a hazardous material and can irritate skin as well as the respiratory tract. The team was...
by SpillResponse | Aug 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
The Importance of First Aid and CPR Training on the Job Unpleasant though it may be, the fact remains that accidents do happen in the workplace. When accidents occur on the job, you cannot be a helpless witness, since simply standing by can potentially worsen the...
by SpillResponse | Jul 27, 2020 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response
It is our pleasure to welcome Mike Tomaszewski as the new Vice President of Operations for First Call Environmental. Mike began on Monday, July 27th. As Vice President, Mike will oversee day-to-day company operations, define and implement operational strategies,...
by SpillResponse | Jul 17, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Waste Management
First Call was recently called to respond to a tractor trailer incident with fuel release in Knoxville, Tennessee. The trailer trailer had veered off the interstate and traveled down a 100′ embankment rupturing its fuel tank impacting the soil below. Crews...
by SpillResponse | Jul 17, 2020 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
Dizziness, Disorientation, Loss of Consciousness – The Dangers of Dehydration on the Job Site We all know that staying hydrated is important, especially during these hot summer months, but not everyone really understands what’s in store for them if they...
by SpillResponse | Jun 15, 2020 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Safety Corner
HAZARDS TO OUTDOOR WORKERS With everyone’s attention on COVID-19, and employees either working from home or how to keep them safe as they return to the workplace, we can’t forget about our workers that spend most of their workday outdoors. Many of these essential...
